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God Is Speaking

God is Speaking

by Joyce Meyer

God promises to lead us and guide us. He says in Isaiah 30:21, “And your ears will hear a word behind you, saying, This is the way; walk in it, when you turn to the right hand and when you turn to the left” (The Amplified Bible).2We need to quiet all the noise in our lives and become sensitive to God’s still, small voice. We will always have to fight the voices trying to compete with Him for our obedience. Our feelings and mind-sets try to influence us. Our friends and families may want to tell us what to do. The enemy whispers to our minds. The past reminds us not to make the same mistakes we made before. And the rules and regulations of the world try to convince us we must follow them.2None of these voices or influences will lead us into truth and life. Only God can be trusted to say, “This is the way; walk in it.” We have to tune our ears to His voice by staying in close communion with Him through prayer, Bible study and worship so we will recognize His voice when He speaks.2Most of the time, God does not speak to us in an audible voice. We hear Him in our hearts. Sometimes He speaks by reminding us of a truth or principle from His Word. Sometimes He gives us thoughts or ideas we would not have had on our own. Other times we simply have a strong sense of knowing what to do.2God speaks not only about the urgent or important matters of life but also regarding the most seemingly insignificant situations. He does this because He loves us and wants to lead us in every aspect of our lives.2Here’s an example. I was on my way home one day and intended to stop and get a cup of coffee, when I had a strong impression that I should call my secretary and ask if she wanted a cup too. When I called, she said, “I was just standing here thinking, I would love a good cup of coffee right now.”2You see, God wanted to give her the desire of her heart, and He wanted to work through me. I did not hear a loud voice, nor see an angel, nor did I have a vision. I simply had an inner sensing that I should offer her a cup of coffee. As a result, we both experienced great joy in knowing God cares about the smallest details of our lives.2Quite often we ignore little promptings such as the one I had. The more we do, the harder it is to develop sensitivity to the Holy Spirit.2Had I been wrong in assuming God was speaking to me, the worst thing that would have happened would have been for my secretary to say she did not want any coffee. In that case, she still would have had the blessing of knowing I was thinking of her.2If someone is on your heart, I encourage you to pray for that person or call him or her and say, “I was just thinking of you.” You never know how a seemingly small gesture such as a phone call can alter a person’s day or perhaps change someone’s life.2Let me encourage you today to keep your heart sensitive to God’s voice. He will speak to your heart and lead you in the way you should go.2Do not let disobedience, distractions, or the noise and busy pace of the world cause you to miss His voice when He speaks. Stay quiet and peaceful on the inside so you can hear Him when He speaks to you.2Remember this: Each time we disobey God, it becomes more difficult to hear Him the next time He speaks. But each time we obey Him, it gets easier to hear Him and to be led by His Spirit.2Life is not something we can redo, so we should do our best to make sure the first “go around” is great. I encourage you to enjoy today, embrace tomorrow and start living the way Jesus intends for you to live. God is speaking to you. Are you listening?

Add To Your Faith

The fruit of the Spirit is . . . FAITHFULLNESS.

It is Well With My Soul

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23

Jesus, The Great I Am

There is no power in hell or any who can stand before the power and presence of the Great I Am.

THE GOLDEN RULE

The only thing you should owe to anyone is LOVE for one another, for to LOVE the other person is to fulfill the law. Romans 13:8

A Cheerful Heart Is Good Medicine,

but a downcast spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

Renewing Your Mind

Do not be conformed any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is -- his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2

Trust & Obey

...."Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your body and refreshment to your bones".... Proverbs 3:5-8 NASB

2 Corinthians 5:15

...."and He died for all, so that they who live might NO longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf"

Book of Common Prayer

"From envy, hatred, and malice, and all uncharitableness, Good Lord, deliver us."

Trust In The Lord

Rejoice and give thanks in ALL circurmstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

Can Prayer Really Change Things?

Our beliefs about the efficacy of prayer are closely related to our faith. If you don't believe that God can change the world, you're unlikely to see it, even if it happens right in front of your eyes. God sometimes shakes up our lives to open our eyes, to increase our trust & faith in him--and help us see prayer's effectiveness...

Prayer Request

Heavenly Father teach us to count our days that we may gain a wise heart. Psalm 90:12 Would you help by praying for those who leave comments and prayer requests?

Always Follow the 10 Commandments

But we have this TREASURE in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Salvation Lessons From The Thief On The Cross

There were seven truths that the repentant thief understood. Studying these truths is important since they are the same realities that all must embrace in order to gain peace with their Creator...

True, Honest, Just, Pure...

Think on these things.

Perilous Times Shall Come

For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy. 2 Timothy 3:1-2